25309040 - Other, Spodumene, petalite - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium is highly concentrated. 🇦🇺 Australia captures 94.5% of imports (€123.7M), followed by 🇧🇷 Brazil (2.4%). With an HHI of 8937, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium are 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇺🇸 United States. 🇹🇷 Türkiye absorbs 28.0% of European exports (€1.4M).

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 94.1% of Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (4.9%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -75.5% and -77.3% respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium (NC8 25309040) is 🇦🇺 Australia, accounting for 94.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2023-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium?

The extra-EU trade balance for Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium (NC8 25309040) is €-125.9M over the period Jan 2023-Mar 2026 (imports: €131.0M, exports: €5.1M).

How much does the EU import of Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium?

The EU imported €131.0M of Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium (NC8 25309040) from third countries between Jan 2023 and Mar 2026, representing 47.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium?

The weighted average import price of Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium (NC8 25309040) is €2.76/kg over the period Jan 2023-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium?

The leading EU member state importer of Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium (NC8 25309040) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 94.1% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -75.5% and -77.3% respectively.

1	🇦🇺 Australia	€123.7M	94.5%	45.4M kg
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€3.1M	2.4%	436K kg
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.9M	2.2%	998K kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€842K	0.6%	378K kg
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€98K	0.1%	60K kg
6	🇨🇳 China	€58K	0.0%	20K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.4M	28.0%	472K kg
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.3M	25.0%	460K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.0M	20.1%	507K kg
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€494K	9.6%	254K kg
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€456K	8.9%	81K kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€85K	1.7%	19K kg
7	🇮🇳 India	€23K	0.5%	6K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇦🇺 Australia	€123.7M	45.4Mt	€2.72/kg	94.6%
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€3.1M	436Kt	€7.18/kg	2.4%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.9M	998Kt	€2.89/kg	2.2%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€842K	378Kt	€2.23/kg	0.6%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€98K	60Kt	€1.63/kg	0.1%
6	🇨🇳 China	€58K	20Kt	€2.88/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.4M	472Kt	€3.04/kg	29.9%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€1.3M	460Kt	€2.78/kg	26.7%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.0M	507Kt	€2.03/kg	21.4%
4	🇯🇵 Japan	€494K	254Kt	€1.94/kg	10.3%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€456K	81Kt	€5.65/kg	9.5%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€85K	19Kt	€4.46/kg	1.8%
7	🇮🇳 India	€23K	6Kt	€3.88/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇦🇺 Australia	€123.7M	45.4Mt	€2.72/kg	94.6%
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€3.1M	436Kt	€7.18/kg	2.4%
3	🇰🇷 South Korea	€2.9M	998Kt	€2.89/kg	2.2%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€842K	378Kt	€2.23/kg	0.6%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€98K	60Kt	€1.63/kg	0.1%
6	🇨🇳 China	€58K	20Kt	€2.88/kg	0.0%

EU External Trade - Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium

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EU External Trade - Other, Spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, amblygonite, hectorite, jadarite and similar minerals, suitable for the extraction of lithium

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